Reuters editor-in-chief David Schlesinger told staffers in a conference call Wednesday that an…
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UPDATE: Well what do you know? Old Dean's looked into the matter and decided that everything is on the up and up! Here's the statement he sent to Gawker:

Reuters is not conducting an investigation. However, I've looked into the matter and am confident that all decisions made were purely editorially driven. I am, though, looking for new ways to improve the processes and communication within our newsroom.

At Reuters, we foster an environment where editors are expected to look at stories through a critical lens and make judgment calls based on their news value. We will continue to publish stories that fully meet the highest quality of standards and will conduct business that is governed by our long-standing trust principles.